Adopt May 26, 2020, RACES Plan as an Annex to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 20-216
ADOPTION OF THE MAY 26, 2020, RADIO AMATEUR
CIVIL EMERGENCY SERVICES (RACES) PLAN AS AN
ANNEX TO THE LEWIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Lewis County maintains a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(CEMP) as a set of guidelines for coordinating countywide disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery in compliance with RCW 38.52.070; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management has completed the
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) Plan dated May 26, 2020, as an
Annex to the Emergency Support Function of Communications within the CEMP; and
WHEREAS, the RACES Plan has been presented for review to the Board of County
Commissioners as a set of guidelines for registered amateur radio volunteers to provide
essential radio communications for Lewis County during an emergency ; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the RACES Plan, and it appears to be in the best
interest of the public to adopt the plan for Lewis County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the May 26, 2020, Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Services Plan is hereby adopted and approved as an Annex to the Lewis
County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan by the Board of County
Commissioners, Lewis County, Washington.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 22nd day of June, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester, Robert C. Jackson, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of County
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Lewis County
RACES Plan
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(Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Services)
Created: May 1995
Revised: March 3, 2020, May 26, 2020
Prepared by
Lewis County
Division of Emergency Management
351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (360) 740-1151. Fax: (360) 740-1471
E-mail: DEM(c�co.lewis.wa.us
for the
Lewis County RACES Organization
Lewis County
RACES Plan
PLAN DISTRIBUTION LIST
Book CD Plan Agency Staff Title Date
Issued
1 BOCC Clerk of the Board
2 LC DEM Deputy Director
3 WA State EMD State RACES Coordinator
4 Lewis County RACES RACES Officer
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INTRODUCTION
A. RACES is a special part of the amateur operation sponsored by the Federal
Emergency Management agency(FEMA). RACES was primarily created to
provide emergency communications for civil defense preparedness agencies and
is governed in FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 97, Subpart E, Section 97.407.
Today, as in the past,RACES is utilized during a variety of emergency/disaster
{ situations where normal governmental communications systems have sustained
damage or when additional communications are required/desired. This includes,
but may no be limited to: natural disasters, technological disasters, terrorist
incidents, civil disorder, and nuclear/chemical incidents or attack.
B. The RACES organization is composed of licensed amateur radio volunteers who
are registered with the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management under
RCW 38.52.
C. The Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) is the ARRL's public service
arm for providing and supporting emergency communications, where needed,
when an emergency/disaster strikes. For purposes within this plan, ARES
organizations are identified as primarily providing support for non-government
agencies during an emergency or disaster. ARES organizations/operators, during
emergencies/disasters may be used if RACES resources are depleted or do not
exist. If called upon to support government needs the ARES
organization/operators will be considered as operating under RACES and will be
registered as an emergency worker in accordance with RCW 38.52 and WAC
118.04. This plan supports and complements the Lewis County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, Annex L(Communications).
D. It should be noted that RACES and ARES licensed operators can hold dual
registration in RACES and ARES. Further, it is encouraged by the ARRL that
licensed amateur radio operators be registered/certified as both and that
cooperative efforts between RACES and ARES organizations be established and
maintained.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to provide guidance,establish responsibility, and ensure
coordinated operations between Lewis County government officials, support agencies,
and the RACES organization during times when there are extraordinary threats to the
safety of life and/or property.
Maximum benefits from the RACES organizations can be obtained only through careful
planning which identifies the organizations,agencies, and individuals concerned and
assigns a definitive role to each. This plan enables agencies and organizations having
emergency responsibilities to include the RACES organizations in local emergency
plans and programs.
III. SCOPE
The focus of this plan will address the responsibilities and procedures that the Lewis
County Emergency Management Division's RACES Unit,has for implementing RACES
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during emergencies/disasters in support of Lewis County Emergency Management and
others. Possible missions will be identified for use within the local jurisdiction.
IV. AUTHORITY
A. Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, Part 97 Subpart E,
section 97.407 addresses RACES.
B. FEMA Civil Preparedness Guide(CPG) 1-15, dated March 1991,titled:
Guidance for Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services(RACES).
C. RCW 38.52—WAC 118-04-080; WAC 118-04-100(3).
V. ORGANIZATION
A. Per CPG 1-15,the local Emergency Management Director(or designated
representative)appoints, in writing, a reliable amateur radio operator to serve as
the RACES Officer.
B. The RACES Officer serves as the liaison between the RACES organization and
the emergency management Deputy Director,recruits members for the
organization, and develops plans for the employment of the organization in
support of the government agencies in which it serves.
C. The RACES organization primarily consists of volunteers who possess a valid
FCC Amateur Radio Operator License. Additionally, RACES participants shall
be registered as emergency services workers with the local emergency
management office.
D. The Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), the ARRL's public service
arm for providing and supporting emergency communications,where needed,
when disaster strikes, can also serve as RACES as long as the requirements
identified in CPG 1-15 are met. For purposes within this plan, ARES
organizations are identified as primarily providing support for non-government
agencies during and emergency or disaster.
VI. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. If necessary,the Lewis County Emergency Management Deputy Director,based
on this plan,may request the use of available volunteer communications
equipment and personnel from the state.
B. The Deputy Director(or designee)will contact the local RACES Officer and
request that the RACES organization supporting the Emergency Operations
Center(EOC)/Emergency Coordination Center(ECC)bring up communications
links between needed locations.
C. Once contacted,the local RACES Officer will implement this plan and
coordinate with Unit Members. It is understood the priority is to provide support
for the local EOC needs first Amateur radio,through RACES
organizations/operators, will be employed to support the following local
operational requirements:
1. Back-up emergency direction and communications between the Lewis
County EOC and Washington State EOC.
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2. Back-up direction and control communications between local agencies.
3. Warning communications between the Lewis County EOC and the state.
4. Back-up emergency communications between a state agency headquarters
and its respective district/region/area headquarters. Back-up emergency
communications between district/region/area headquarters and field units
where communications are limited or non-existent.
5. Communications between the State EOC, local EOC,and respective
designated staging areas and base camps.
6. Emergency communications for shelters, emergency worker centers,
sheriff and police departments,communications dispatch centers, fire
departments/districts,and county/city public works departments.
D. When activated to conduct the above tasks/missions, RACES
organization/operators will be employed in the network levels depicted in
Attachment II.
E. This plan recognizes that amateur radio,primarily through ARES
organizations/operators,will continue to support requirements for American Red
Cross,hospitals, the business community,other non-government agencies,and
the general public. The local RACES Officer may find it necessary to coordinate
with the local ARES to support networks identified above.
VII. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The local Emergency Management/Services Organization is responsible for:
1. Ensuring a RACES Officer is appointed.
2. Developing and implementing a RACES plan for the employment of
amateur radio within the jurisdiction. The local RACES plan should
complement the state plan.
3. Maintaining, at a location near the local EOC,a RACES radio station
capable of communicating on appropriate and assigned amateur
frequencies used within the local and state jurisdiction for emergency
communications.
a) The Lewis County Emergency Management Division, RACES
Officer shall be responsible for:
(1) Maintaining and executing this plan as needed.
Identifying and coordinating the operation of amateur
networks to support the operational requirements
identified above.
(2) Maintaining and operating the RACES radio station
located near the local EOC. Ensuring that operators are
trained and exercised on the equipment.
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(3) Coordinating with state RACES Officers and/or ARES EC
the use of state and other local jurisdiction amateur
operators and equipment in support of local
communications.
ATTACHMENTS:
I. RACES Organization
H. Network Levels
III. Network Assignment and Frequencies
IV. Requests for Amateur Resources
V. Communications Resources and Personnel Order
VI. Amateur Radio Resource List
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ATTACHMENT I
RACES ORGANIZATION
1. The RACES Organization is comprised of personnel throughout Lewis County.
2. The official responsible for coordination of Emergency Management to support
radio/communications services in Lewis County is:
• Andy Caldwell, Deputy Director 740-1157
Lewis County Division of Emergency Management(Business)
351 NW North Street.
Chehalis,WA 98532
3. The Lewis County RACES Officer(appointed by DEM Deputy Director)is:
• Name: Bill Harwell Phone: (360) 807-4704
• Address: 2806 Graf Road
• City, State: Centralia, WA 98531
• Call Letters: AC7SR FAX:
4. Assistant Radio Officers (as designated by Radio Officer):
• Name: Mike Payne Phone: (360) 785-3025
• Address: 892 King Road
• City, State: Winlock,WA 98596
• Call Letters: AC7UP FAX:
• Name: James Van Ornum Phone: (360)557-6234
• Address: 843 SW 21st Street
• City, State: Chehalis, WA 985632
• Call Letters: AE7TF FAX:
5. QUALIFICATIONS:
6. DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA TO BE SERVED BY RACES:
• Lewis County has an area of 2,447 square miles and is located in the southwestern
part of the State of Washington. The county borders on the north with Pierce and
Thurston Counties, on the west by Pacific County, on the south by Cowlitz,
Wahkiakum and Skamania Counties and on the east by Yakima County. The
terrain is hilly or mountainous and heavily timbered and the topography all
combine to make reliable communications difficult. By last census(April 1,2019)
the county population is approximately 79,480. The county seat is located in
Chehalis.
• The largest populated area is Centralia-Chehalis.
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Area Populations
Unincorporated Lewis County 47,560
Centralia 17,170
Chehalis 7,535
Morton 1,125
Mossyrock 770
Napavine 1,980
Pe Ell 655
Toledo 720
Vader 625
Winlock 1,340
7. ESTIMATE OF RACES RADIO OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS:
• A space in the back of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office training room, 345 W.
Main Street, Chehalis,WA,has been assigned to RACES. The magnitude of the
event will dictate the coverage needed. The minimum license to be held is that
of a Technician Class(or higher)Amateur License.
Other"field"personnel needed will be determined by the type of emergency to
which they are responding. Licensed operators with mobile capabilities are
available.
A listing of the available licensed RACES operators in the county is attached.
8. RACES COMMAND NET:
• Command Control
Lewis County's EOC is currently located in the Lewis County Sheriff's Office.
At the present time,transmitter/receivers are installed for the Sheriff's
Department, Emergency Management(local and CEMNET, State EMD,
frequencies),Public Works, and Fire Services. Connections have been installed
for Washington State Patrol (WSP),Army National Guard, and Seattle Corps of
Engineers.
Lewis County's RACES Plan is on a county-wide basis. RACES operators live
and work throughout the entire county. Operators will be dispatched to points
where and when needed upon request of the Emergency Management Deputy
Director.
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ATTACHMENT II
NETWORK LEVEL(S) TO LEWIS COUNTY RACES PLAN
PURPOSE
The purpose of this attachment is to describe and provide guidance on the
implementation of the local level network using amateur radio.
II. NETWORK LEVELS
For purposes of network management and control, local network levels will be
established, as needed, to ensure emergency backup communications are
planned/coordinated for and are available to support emergency/disaster operations of
Lewis County. Three network levels have been identified and are defined below:
A. Local Level
1. Level A- provides communications between the county EOC and the
State EOC.
2. Level B - provides emergency backup communications between the
county EOC, respective local jurisdictions (cities), and county
agencies/districts/command posts (i.e. Sheriff, fire department/district, 9-
1-1 Center, public works department, staging areas/base camps, incident
command post, and other government offices).
3. Level C - provides emergency backup communications between county
agencies/districts/command posts and city EOC's and their respective
units/elements that are in the field supporting emergency/disaster
operations.
4. The designated Network Levels in Lewis County will be listed and
attached to this plan as ATTACHMENT II.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Lewis County Emergency Management
1. Lewis County RACES Officer
a. As directed, activate and supervise the operation of the RACES
station at the Lewis County EOC and the out-stations that will
serve as traffic relay stations as required.
b. Coordinate emergency communications for the EOC as needed.
c. Coordinate requests from the regions/counties for amateur radio
resources (operator/equipment)that may be needed to augment
local operations.
2. NET CONTROL STATION(NCS)
a. County RACES Officer/Station
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b. Will serve as the Net Control Station(NCS)of the local level
network.
c. The county RACES Officer will identify and designate the
primary and alternate frequencies (HF,2-Meter,Other)to be used
on respective Level nets.
d. Upon identification of frequencies,the County RACES Officer
will provide assignment to the State RACES officer.
e. Network Level(s)to Lewis County RACES Plan
f. Assist respective local jurisdictions and county
agencies/districts/command posts in establishing Level C
networks.
B. Coordinating Instructions
1. Use of the HF frequencies by the networks with the affected areas must
be coordinated by the respective net control stations.
Region HF Frequency Day Night
Primary MHz
Secondary MHz
Primary VHF Freq.
Secondary VHF Freq.
2. Regions (NSC)
a) Lewis County is part of the Central Region and Thurston County
is this region's designated NCSI
b) The Central Region consists of the following county EOC's:
County RACES Officer
Thurston County EOC (Region NCS) Tom Bohon KE7EJJ
Lewis County EOC Bill Harwell AC7SR
Grays Harbor County EOC Doyle Wenzel N7UJK
Pacific County EOC Bob Cline N7CVW
Centralia EOC Bob Willey KC7OWN
Lacey EOC Terry P. Rohr WF7E
3. The State EOC will operate on:
Primary Daytime Frequency 3.985 MHz
Alternate Daytime Frequency 7.245 MHz
Primary Nighttime Frequency (TBD)
Alternate Nighttime Frequency (TBD)
Primary VHF Frequency (TBD)
Alternate VHF Frequency (TBD)
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4. Frequencies
HF Phone -
VHF Phone or Packet
5. County EOC's, when feasible, should pass "Priority" and"Immediate"
traffic directly to the State ECC (NCS) on the primary or alternate
designated frequency.
IV. MESSAGE FORM
A. When transmitting/receiving traffic, stations should use the message form
attached(may be reproduced). (FORM I)
V. RESOURCE REQUESTS
A. Requests for amateur radio resources (operators/equipment) to
augment/supplemental local resources should be submitted through the region
NCS to the State ECC RACES Officer using the attached form. (FORM II)
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ATTACHMENT III.
NETWORK ASSIGNMENT&FREQUENCIES
I. STATE LEVEL
A. Command 1 (CMD 1). The CMD 1 network will be comprised of the following
stations:
State EOC
State NCS
RACES Region 1 (NCS)
RACES Region 2 (NCS)
RACES Region 3 (NCS)
RACES Region 4(NCS)
RACES Region 5 (NCS)
RACES Region 6 (NCS)
RACES Region 7 (NCS)
RACES Region 8 (NCS)
RACES Region 9 (NCS)
County EOC's
Primary Frequency: 3.985 MHz
HF Packet: 3.624 MHz
B. Command 2 and 3 (CMD 2/CMD 3). CMD 2 and 3 networks will be comprised
of stations identified to provide support to the following:
State Agency Headquarters (NCS for CMD 2)
State Agency District/Region Office(NCS for CMD 3)
State Agency District/Region field units/command posts
HF frequency to use on CMD 2 and 3 networks will be assigned from the list of
frequencies in Paragraph III. The State EOC NCS and appropriate Region NCS
will serve as NCS of CMD 2 and 3 networks, if needed.
II. LOCAL LEVEL
A. Operations 1 (OPS 1). OPS 1 networks will be comprised of the following
stations within the region. The RACES regions coincide with the Region
Homeland Security Coordination Districts.
1. RACES Region 1
Island County EOC
San Juan County EOC
Skagit County EOC
Snohomish County EOC
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ESCA EOC
tee' Whatcom County EOC
2. RACES Region 2
Clallam County EOC
Jefferson County EOC
Kitsap County EOC
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3. RACES Region 3
Grays Harbor County EOC
Mason County EOC
Lewis County EOC
Pacific County EOC
Thurston County EOC
Centralia EOC
Lacey EOC
4. RACES Region 4
Clark County EOC
Cowlitz County EOC
Skamania County EOC
Wahkiakum County EOC
5. RACES Region 5
Pierce County EOC
6. RACES Region 6
King County EOC
7. RACES Region 7
Chelan County EOC
Douglas County EOC
Grant County EOC
Kittitas County EOC
< Okanogan County EOC
8. RACES Region 8
Benton County EOC
Franklin County EOC
Klickitat County EOC
Walla Walla County EOC
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Yakima County EOC
9. RACES Region 9
Adams County EOC
Asotin County EOC
Columbia County EOC
Ferry County EOC
Garfield County EOC
Lincoln County EOC
Pend Oreille County EOC
Spokane County EOC
Stevens County EOC
Whitman County EOC
10. Where needed, other government agencies will receive support from the
region they are located in.
B. Operations 2 &3 (OPS 2/OPS 3). OPS 2 and 3 networks will be comprised of
the following stations within respective counties and cities:
OPS 2:County EOC
City EOC
County Department/Districts/Command Posts
OPS 3:City EOC and/or County Department/District/Command
Post
Deployed field units/elements
III. FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT
The State, Region,and/or County Net Control Stations may operate the networks
previously discussed using any frequency within the amateur spectrum taking into
consideration the capabilities of the stations within respective nets. The State EOC
RACES station will operate on frequencies assigned in subparagraph A and use other
frequencies as needed.
A. State EOC -CMD 1 net
HF
3.985 MHz Primary Washington Emergency Net frequency
(Use for initial check-in and for EMERGENCY traffic to State
EOC)
3.994 MHz Secondary with other frequencies, as needed(Use
for PRIORITY/
ROUTINE traffic to State EOC)
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7.245 MHz Alternate Washington Emergency Net frequency
5.373 MHz Alternate Washington Emergency Net Frequency
3.624 MHz HF Packet(Pactor)
Other HF
5.332 MHz Regional Coordination between sections/states
5.348 MHz Montana/Oregon
5.368 MHz Idaho
5.405 MHz National/International
2-meter
145.37 MHz Primary 2-meter frequency(PL: 136.5)
145.47 MHz Olympia repeater
146.80 MHz Olympia repeater
147.06 MHz Baw Faw Mountain
2-meter PACKET
145.01 MHz Sea Node
2-meter APRS
144.390 MHz
220/440 MHz
The state RACES station has 220 and 440 MHz capability and will come up on
local repeaters or simplex frequencies as appropriate.
B. Per FCC Part 97, Subpart E, section 97.407, use of frequency bands and
segments and emissions authorized for the amateur service are available on a
shared basis to stations in RACES. In the event of a national crisis and the
invocation of the President's War Powers,the frequencies listed below are
designated for RACES,and only those stations participating in RACES are
authorized to use them. Use of these and other amateur service frequencies
should be coordinated with the State and/or County RACES Officers. These may
be assigned and used on State and Local Level RACES nets.
1. 1800-1825 kHz 14.047-14.053 MHz 28.55-28.75 MHz
1975-2000 kHz 14.22-14.23 MHz 29.237-29.273 MHz
3.50-3.55 MHz 14.331-14.350 MHz 29.45-29.65 MHz
3.93-3.98 MHz 21.047-21.053 MHz 50.35-50.75 MHz
3.984-4.000 MHz 21.228-21.267 MHz 52-54 MHz
7.079-7.125 MHz 144.50-145.71 MHz
7.245-7.255 MHz 146-148 MHz
10.10-10.15 MHz 2390-2450 MHz segments
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2. 1.25 meter band
70 cm band
23 cm band
3. Channels at 3.997 MHz (USB) and 53.30 MHz (FM) may be used in
emergency areas when required to make initial contact with a military
unit and for communications with military stations on matters requiring
coordination.
C. Use of frequencies should be coordinated with the County RACES Officer in
which assigned or operating in.
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ATTACHMENT IV
MESSAGE FORM
PURPOSE
The purpose of this attachment is to identify and establish guidance for use of the
message form when transmitting and receiving message traffic between stations.
II. USE OF THE ARRL RADIOGRAM
A. The ARRL Radiogram will be used by stations on State Command 1 to 3
networks(CMD 1/CMD 2/CMD 3)and the Local Operations 1 to 3 networks
(OPS 1/OPS 2/OPS 3)for passing of voice message traffic. If capability exists,
the message form should be used via PACKET as well.
B. To ensure messages are handled in an efficient manner,three levels of
precedence have been established. The general criteria for choosing the
appropriate precedence is explained in the instructions for the form. Message
drafters are responsible for choosing the appropriate precedence. The precedence
levels are:
EMERGENCY(E): Message concerns a situation where lives are endangered
or gravely impacted and immediate action/response is
required. Action/response should occur within 30 minutes
to one(1)hour"after receipt" of message. Emergency
messages will be transmitted ahead of any priority or
routine messages.
PRIORITY(P): Message concerns a situation where a timely operational
response is required that would ensure that lives are not
further endangered. Action/response should occur within
four(4)to six (6)hours "after receipt" of message.
Priority messages will be transmitted ahead of any
routine messages.
ROUTINE(R): Message(s)that reflect routine data reference operational,
logistical, and administrative concerns. Action/response
should occur within twelve(12) to (18)hours.
C. An EMERGENCY precedence message must first be approved and initialed by
responsible authority(i.e. EOC Supervisor, elected official or designated
representative)prior to transmission. PRIORITY and EMERGENCY messages
should not exceed the maximum of 10 lines, 5 words per line,of uppercase 10-
point typed letters or handwritten uppercase block lettering.
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ATTACHMENT V
REQUESTS FOR AMATEUR RESOURCES
PURPOSE
The purpose of this section is to establish the procedures for requesting additional
amateur radio operator/equipment support.
H. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING REQUESTS
A. Requesting Official/Agency.
1. The requesting official/agency is the local Emergency Management
Deputy Director. Prior to submitting requests,the following criteria must
be met:
a. All licensed/trained amateur radio operators and equipment
resources within the county/city have been or will be exhausted.
b. Any mutual agreements with neighboring jurisdictions or support
from within the region have or will be exhausted/depleted.
c. Ensure that a mission number has been assigned to the event that
support is being requested for.
2. Prepare the Communications Resources and Personnel Order form
identified in this annex. Instructions for filling out the form are provided
on the back of the form. The form can be reproduced locally.
3. Submit request to the State Emergency Management Division, State
Emergency Operations Officer(SEGO).
4. Be prepared to accept personnel/equipment requested upon approval of
request. Lodging and meals must be provided by requesting jurisdiction.
B. State Emergency Management Division (EMD)
1. Upon receipt of request,the State EMD Telecommunications Office and
RACES Radio Officer will review the requirements and contact region
coordinator(s) to determine availability of resources being requested.
2. Region Coordinator(s), in coordination with local RACES/ARES officers
will identify possible resources to support the request.
3. Upon identification of resources, a RACES resource number will be
assigned which will be used to track the resource while used. A resource
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number will be assigned to each individual and/or piece of equipment
being used.
4. The requesting official/agency and supporting Region Coordinator will be
notified of approval and information will be provided concerning the
request.
C. Providing Organization
1. The organization being requested to provide the resources will identify
and determine availability of resources.
2. If resources are available, the providing organization must ensure that
operators are licensed to meet the need, personnel are registered as
emergency workers, and equipment is fully operational.
3. Provide the names of any personnel being used to the State RACES
Radio Officer.
4. Provide an estimated time that personnel/equipment will arrive on site. Ensure that
personnel are told to report to the EOC or sta2ing area of the requesting jurisdiction.
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ATTACHMENT VI
COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL ORDER
A. INFORMATION FROM REQUESTING AGENCY:
1. DATE/TIME /
2. EMD MISSION NO.
3. AGENCY, AGENCY CONTACT,and TELEPHONE NO.
4. WHAT(Type of personnel and/or equipment)IS REQUIRED?
5. WHEN? UNTIL:
6. WHERE?
7. REPORT TO:
(Name/Title)
8. TASK/MISSION:
FREQUENCIES:
TAC CALL-SIGNS:
B. INFORMATION FROM AGENCY PROVIDING RESOURCE
WHO SENT (Name/Call-sign) Agency Registered With
C. ORDER PREPARED BY:
Title: Signature:
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM
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A. INFORMATION FROM REQUESTING AGENCY
1. DATE/TIME: 08/23/94 0800(24-hour time)
2. EMD MISSION NO.: Indicate the Mission Number assigned by the State
Emergency Operations Officer(SEGO) or the Emergency
Operations Center. A mission number must be assigned
when considering the use of volunteers such as amateur
radio operators.
3. AGENCY,AGENCY CONTACT,AND PHONE NUMBER: County,John Doe,
(206)xxx-xxxx
4. WHAT IS REQUIRED (type of personnel/equipment):
Identify equipment needed, number of personnel needed, license required, etc.
5. WHEN: Provide date needed. UNTIL: Indicate date when requirement no
longer needed.
6. WHERE: Indicate where resource is togo to and report.
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7. REPORT TO: Provide name of individual to report to upon arrival. Should be local EOC
or staging area.
8. TASK/MISSION: Define what the operators and/or equipment will be used for or
g what they will be doing to support operation.
FREQUENCIES: Indicate frequencies that will be used in support of the mission.
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TAC CALL-SIGNS: Indicate any"tactical" call-signs that will be used.
B. INFORMATION FROM AGENCY PROVIDING RESOURCE
WHO SENT? List of personnel being provided. Personnel identified must be registered
with the state or local emergency management office as an Emergency
3=?° Worker-Communications.
•i C. ORDER PREPARED BY:
Name of individual who prepared this order and signature.
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ATTACHMENT VII.
AMATEUR RADIO RESOURCE LIST
The following form should be prepared,maintained, and a copy submitted to the State
Emergency Management Division(EMD) identifying those personnel who volunteer and can be
available to support emergency communications away from the home jurisdiction.
When identifying personnel for this list, the following should be considered.
- Are the personnel registered as Emergency Workers?
- Are personnel willing to be deployed out of their"home"jurisdiction?
- Are personnel capable to be self-sustaining for up to 72 hours when deployed out of their
"home"jurisdiction?
- Are personnel trained to set-up and operate equipment and handle message traffic
effectively and efficiently under varying conditions/environments?
The information provided will be an invaluable tool for ensuring your resources are
appropriately accounted for, particularly when personnel are deployed and possibly placed in
harm's way.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING INFORMATION
JURISDICTION: County or City
POINT OF CONTACT: Provide the name of the person who will be the primary contact
for coordinating use of personnel and/or equipment.
PHONE NUMBER: Provide a 24-hour contact number of the POC.
NAME: Provide name of individual (last name, first name, middle initial)
CALL-SIGN: Provide amateur radio call-sign of individual.
LICENSE: Indicate highest level of amateur radio license obtained. Levels
(lowest to highest) are Technician, General, Advanced, and Extra.
TYPE EQUIP: Using letter designator below, indicate type of equipment(s)
individual can operate and/or has available for use.
A-2-meter voice
B - 2-meter packet
C - APRS
D-6-meter voice
E-40-meter voice and/or pactor
F- 80-meter voice and/or pactor
G -220 and/or 440 MHz voice
MOBILE/PORT: Using letter designator above, indicate which equipment is
available for use in mobile and/or portable configurations.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: June 22, 2020
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Adoption of the May 26, 2020, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) Plan as an Annex
to the Lewis County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Contact: Andy Caldwell Phone: 360-740-1157
Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)
Description:
Adoption of the May 26, 2020, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) as an Annex to
the Lewis County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
Josh Metcalf Pending
PA's Office Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To: